Retirement

Changes to the Public Service Pension Plan were announced. Visit the Public Service Pension Plan to learn about the changes. If you are nearing retirement and have questions, contact the BC Pension Corporation plan administrator at 1-800-665-3554.

Begin planning your retirement at least six months before your last day at work. We’re here to help you as you plan, prepare and ready yourself for retirement.

Retirement is a two-part process:

You must contact AskMyHR to assist you with planning for your retirement

When can I retire?

The normal retirement age for all Public Service Pension Plan members is 65, and the earliest retirement age is 55. Certain designated occupations, like correctional facility employees, have different retirement rules based on age.

Non-financial Retirement Counselling

The BC Public Service offers retirement planning through Morneau Shepell. Employees can work one-on-one by telephone with a retirement planning professional. This service will explore retirement-related issues, including steps in successful transition from work to retirement and the various changes, challenges and rewards of this life transition. They can assist you to create a personal plan based on identified retirement priorities.

Services are available 24 hours per day, seven days a week. Call Morneau Shepell at 1 800 655-5004.